181. Economic promises helped Trump get elected. Now he has an affordability problem
Tamara Keith discusses how President Trump's economic promises during his campaign are now challenged by rising affordability issues for Americans.
182. Eurocope
Noah Smith discusses the misconceptions Europeans have about America, emphasizing the need to address their own issues rather than comparing themselves negatively to the U.S.
183. Rules before strategy or how I'm trying to teach statistics and causal inference
An argument that effective teaching separates rules from strategy, emphasizing the importance of mastering foundational knowledge before developing strategic thinking in statistics and causal inference.
184. Pricing Plumbing: Cutsinger’s Solution
Bryan Cutsinger discusses the economic implications of plumbing regulations, highlighting how they affect supply, demand, and the welfare of plumbers and customers.
185. Hotels: Occupancy Rate Increased 2.5% Year-over-year
Bill McBride discusses the increase in hotel occupancy rates and the impact of seasonal travel patterns on the U.S. hotel industry.
186. The Republican Brain Doesn’t Want To Understand Health Care
An argument that Republicans misunderstand health insurance's necessity, promoting harmful policies while ignoring the financial risks of lacking coverage and the benefits of insurance for overall health.
187. Fake Switch Points With Fixed Capital And Extensive Rent
An argument that models combining fixed capital and extensive rent may lack desirable properties found in simpler models, particularly regarding the choice of technique and wage curves.
188. Part 2: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-November 2025
An overview of the housing market highlights increased inventory, declining sales, and pressure on prices, alongside trends in house prices and mortgage rates.
189. My Conversation with the excellent Donald S. Lopez Jr.
The discussion explores various aspects of Buddhism, including its beliefs, historical context, and the evolution of its perception in the modern world.
190. No October Employment Situation and CPI Releases (Ever?)
Menzie Chinn discusses the implications of the government shutdown on the October employment and CPI reports, highlighting concerns for policymakers and the Federal Reserve.
191. 3 questions about Trump's 50-year mortgage plan
Bill Chappell discusses skepticism from mortgage experts regarding Trump's proposed 50-year mortgage plan, highlighting potential long-term costs for buyers.
192. Noncompete Agreements Across High-Income Countries
Timothy Taylor discusses the implications and controversies surrounding noncompete agreements in employment contracts across various high-income countries.
193. UCSD Faculty Sound Alarm on Declining Student Skills
A report highlights a significant decline in incoming students' math and reading skills, attributing it to various factors, including pandemic effects and admissions policies.
194. War Is Peace. Freedom Is Slavery. Grocery Prices Are Way Down.
Paul Krugman discusses the contrasting economic narratives of Trump and Biden, highlighting the reality of inflation and wage growth amidst political rhetoric.
195. Part 1: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-November 2025
Bill McBride discusses the current housing market's state, highlighting inventory increases, sales declines, and price pressures amid data limitations from a government shutdown.
196. Catalog of Capital-Theoretic "Paradoxes"
Robert Vienneau discusses various capital-theoretic paradoxes that challenge traditional marginalist economic theory.
197. MBA: Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest Weekly Survey
Bill McBride discusses the recent increase in mortgage applications and related trends based on the Mortgage Bankers Association's weekly survey data.
198. Google launches a lawsuit targeting text message scammers
A lawsuit is initiated against text message scammers by a major tech company to combat fraudulent communications targeting consumers.
199. EJ Antoni on “Improving” Economic Statistics
An argument that economic statistics require modernization, criticizing current government data methods while highlighting the potential of private sector solutions to address these shortcomings.
200. Mamdani's biggest challenges
Noah Smith discusses Zohran Mamdani's election and critiques his leftist policies, arguing they may distract from addressing New York City's pressing economic issues.